Jennifer Wirfel
About Jennifer Wirfel
Jennifer Wirfel is the Director of Information Systems at Gensler, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in information systems and project management, having previously held various roles at Brown and Caldwell and Gensler over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Gensler
Jennifer Wirfel serves as the Director of Information Systems at Gensler, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she operates in a hybrid capacity from Oakland, California. Her responsibilities include overseeing the implementation and management of information systems that support the firm's operations. She has been instrumental in leading cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful execution of technology initiatives.
Previous Experience at Gensler
Before her current role, Jennifer Wirfel worked at Gensler as the Senior Manager of Data Operations from 2017 to 2022. During her tenure, she championed the implementation of a Business Intelligence tool called ProClarity. She developed core financial and sales reports and served as a subject matter expert and lead trainer for analysts, enhancing the firm's data management capabilities.
Career at Brown and Caldwell
Jennifer Wirfel has a significant history with Brown and Caldwell, where she worked in various capacities from 1999 to 2016. Her roles included Project Control Manager, Manager of Financial Information Systems, and Financial Systems Manager & Product Manager II. Throughout her time there, she led the selection and implementation of an ERP system and directed upgrades of core custom applications, contributing to the firm's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Wirfel earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance from California State University, Chico, where she studied from 1983 to 1986. She possesses deep experience in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, including requirement gathering, UI and UX design, workflow, QA testing, implementation, and maintenance. Her educational background and professional experience equip her with a strong foundation in financial systems and information technology.